Killington, VT, Donates Closing Day Proceeds to Nearby Whaleback Mountain Chairlift Repair Fund One of New Englandโs largest ski resorts is throwing its support behind one of the smallest. Killington Mountain Resort announced it will donate all closing day lift ticket revenue from May 10 to Whaleback Mountain in Enfield, New Hampshire, to help fund critical repairs to the nonprofit ski areaโs only chairlift. Related: Whaleback Mountain, NH, Hits $250K Fundraising Goal, Lift [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 20, 2025 0 Comments
Whaleback Mountain, NH, Hits $250K Fundraising Goal, Lift Repairs set to Begin by July Whaleback Mountain has reached its $250,000 fundraising goal, allowing the nonprofit ski area to move forward with critical repairs to its only chairlift, the resort confirmed in a social media post on Sunday. โWe asked for help, and you showed up in a big way,โ the resort wrote. โTogether, we raised over $250,000 to keep Whaleback alive and thriving.โ The [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 19, 2025 0 Comments
Entire Swiss Mountain Village Evacuated as Serious Landslide Risk Looms A Swiss mountain village in the southern canton of Valais remains on high alert after a rockfall and increasingly unstable terrain forced the evacuation of dozens of residents over the weekend, local authorities said Sunday. The village of Blatten, nestled beneath the Kleiner Nesthorn mountain (3,341 meters), was partially evacuated Saturday evening after monitoring data confirmed accelerating geological movement on [โฆ] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 19, 2025 0 Comments
Riders Battle Heavy Snow and Slippery Trails in Mountain Bike World Cup Opener in Poland BIELSKO-BIAลA, Poland โ Elite mountain bikers from around the world opened the 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup season with dramatic victories and crashes this weekend in southern Poland, where freezing weather and treacherous trails tested even the best in the sport. British rider Tahnรฉe Seagrave and Franceโs Loรฏc Bruni claimed hard-fought wins in the downhill competition at Szczyrk Mountain [โฆ] Biking Martin Kuprianowicz | May 19, 2025 0 Comments
Azerbaijan Named Global Destination Partner of FIS in Landmark Deal The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has named Azerbaijan as its first-ever Global Destination Partner, launching a multi-year partnership designed to elevate the central asiatic countryโs presence on the international snow sports stage. Starting with the 2025โ26 season and running through 2029โ30, Azerbaijan will serve as a premium partner of all FIS World Championships. The agreement also grants Azerbaijan [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 14, 2025 0 Comments
84 Days of Daylight Begin in Utqiaฤกvik, Alaska, as Midnight Sun Returns The sun has officially set for the last time this season in Utqiaฤกvik, Alaska. The northernmost town in the United States will now experience 84 straight days of continuous daylightโan annual natural phenomenon known as the โmidnight sun.โ Related: Valdez, AK, Heli-Skiing Report: 14 Glorious Runs on the Best Day of the Season & Momโs Birthday On Saturday, the sun [โฆ] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 14, 2025 0 Comments
Olympic Gold Medalist Eileen Gu Makes Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Cover 3-time Olympic medalist and one of the highest paid womenโs athletes in the world Eileen Gu has added another accolade to her list of achievements, but this time not through competing directly in winter sports disciplines. The 21-year-old freestyle skier and Stanford physics major recently appeared as a cover model in Sports Illustratedโs iconic Swimsuit Issue, marking another first in [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 14, 2025 0 Comments
Why Thursday Night Is The Best Night Of The Week In Salt Lake City, Utah โHAPPY THURSDAY!โ A concerningly large group of cyclists shout at you as they pass by, swallowing up the street in Salt Lake City, Utah on any given Thursday night. The Nine-by-Nine, or โNineโ as locals refer to it, is an underground bicycle rally that suddenly appears at the intersection of 900 East and 900 South at 9 p.m. on Thursday [โฆ] Biking Martin Kuprianowicz | May 14, 2025 0 Comments
Homewood, CA, New Gondola Update: Resort Expects Completion by 2026-27 Season Homewood Mountain Resortโs highly anticipated gondola project is progressing steadily toward construction, with an official opening targeted for the 2026-27 ski season. According to an update posted on the resortโs official website, the Homewood Gondola has secured key regulatory milestones, including full approvals from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), the California Tramway Board, and substantial conformance approval from Placer [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2025 0 Comments
Next Seasonโs Alta-Snowbird, UT, Pass Combo Goes on Sale For Almost $3,000โOver $200 More Than Last Year The Alta-Bird season passโoffering unlimited access to both Alta and Snowbird ski areasโis now on sale for the 2025โ26 winter season at $2,918, a $210 increase from last yearโs price. The joint pass remains one of Utahโs premier offerings, giving skiers access to a combined 5,114 acres of terrain, 20 lifts, and 256 runs, with no blackout dates. With an [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2025 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Teases โSecret Projectโ in Video of Her Skiing at Copper Mountain, CO Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin appears to be working on a new film project, according to a recent Instagram post shared from her spring training camp at Copper Mountain in Colorado. In the post, Shiffrin thanked Copper for โanother super productive spring campโ and hinted at an upcoming โsecret project,โ accompanied by behind-the-scenes video footage of a follow-cam skier capturing [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2025 0 Comments
Sonora Pass (State Highway 108) to Open from its Winter Closure on Thursday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m. Caltrans will reopen Sonora Pass (State Route 108) for the season this Thursday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m., Mono County Tourism announced on social media. The scenic mountain highway, which connects the Central Valley to the Eastern Sierra via the Sierra Nevada, closes each winter due to heavy snow accumulation. Crews from Caltrans Districts 9 and 10 have been working [โฆ] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2025 0 Comments
The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season Three-hundred-dollars. 300 big ones. A weekโs pay or more for many full-time laborers in Americaโworkers in the very same ski towns that charge these exorbitant prices for a day lift ticket. How do these honest people afford to go skiing? Or do they? Related: Understanding Dynamic Pricing in the Ski Industry Itโs happening; daily ski ticket prices are reaching unprecedented [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 12, 2025 30 Comments
Rain and Warm Weather Force Temporary Closure at Killington Resort, VT, This Week Killington Resort has announced a temporary closure due to sustained rain and warm temperatures that have significantly impacted the snowpack, according to a resort blog post published early Wednesday morning. The resort, which has logged 174 operating days so far this season, will remain closed through Friday, May 9, as staff work to preserve existing snow and prepare terrain for [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 7, 2025 0 Comments
Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Eyes Historic Season Finale with Memorial Day Closing Date Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah is aiming to extend its ski and snowboard season through Memorial Day, marking what could be the latest closing date in the resortโs history. The resort, which remains open for daily operations through Sunday, May 11, announced plans for two bonus weekends: May 16โ18 and May 23โ26. If weather and conditions allow, the Memorial Day [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 7, 2025 0 Comments
Snowsports Industries America Launches Weekly Tariff Series to Help Winter Outdoor Businesses Navigate Trade Challenges Snowsports Industries America (SIA) has introduced a new four-week educational series aimed at helping winter outdoor businesses understand and manage the growing complexities of global trade. The SIA Tariff Series, which begins this week, is tailored specifically for SIA members navigating evolving tariffs and international regulations that directly impact products like skis, apparel, and equipment. Below is the full press [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 7, 2025 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Becomes Newest Investor in Coloradoโs First Professional Womenโs Soccer Club, Coming to Denver in 2026 Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, has joined the ownership group of Denverโs forthcoming National Womenโs Soccer League (NWSL) team, set to debut in 2026. The Colorado native and two-time Olympic gold medalist described herself as a โsmall-level investorโ in the team, marking her first foray into professional sports ownership. Related: [VIDEO] Chris Tomerโs Mountain Weather Update [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 6, 2025 0 Comments
Burke Mountain, VT, New Owners Aim to Triple Snowmaking Capacity in Time for 2025โ26 Ski Season After nearly a decade in federal receivership, Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont officially has new owners. On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Bear Den Partners ownership group closed on the purchase of the 72-year-old ski area in Vermontโs Northeast Kingdom, setting the stage for a new era of independent ownership and mountain investment. Related: Burke Mountain Resort, VT, Sells for [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 6, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, to Host 4th Annual Gay Basin Celebration May 17โ18 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (@arapahoe_basin) Arapahoe Basin Ski Area will host its fourth annual Gay Basin: Ski & Ride With Pride event on May 17โ18, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a weekend of skiing, music, and festivities. The event kicks off Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with a Pride parade from the [โฆ] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 5, 2025 0 Comments
Skier Rescued After Sliding 800 Feet on Mt. Superior in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT A skier was rescued Friday after sliding approximately 800 feet down the south face of Mount Superior in Utahโs Little Cottonwood Canyon. The man, visiting from out of town with two companions, had removed his skis and donned hiking boots when he lost his footing and slid uncontrollably down the mountain, Fox 13 News reports. Salt Lake County Search and [โฆ] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 5, 2025 0 Comments
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